Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5488: Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends sec. 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'26

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 01/29/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 5488 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends sec. 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'26. Primary sponsor: Angela Witwer (Democratic). It lists 39 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 01/29/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Angela Witwer (Democratic). 39 co-sponsors.